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delayed
UK //dɪˈleɪd//US //dɪˈleɪd//
词源
源自中古英语 'delayer'，最终来自古法语 'delaiier'（推迟），由 'de-'（加强语气） + 'laier'（留下）组成。
adjective
❶ 指某事比原定时间晚发生或完成的，强调因各种原因导致的时间推迟。
“The flight was delayed due to bad weather.”
（航班因恶劣天气延误了。）
“We received a delayed response from the customer service.”
（我们收到了客服的延迟回复。）
同义词:postponed, deferred, late
verb
❶ 使某事比原计划更晚发生或完成，通常指主动或被动地推迟行动。
“They delayed the meeting until everyone could attend.”
（他们推迟了会议直到所有人能参加。）
“The construction was delayed by heavy rain.”
（施工因大雨被延误了。）
同义词:postpone, put off, hold up
常见短语
delayed gratification — 指为了获得更大的回报而自愿推迟即时满足的心理行为，常用于教育或心理学领域。
“Learning delayed gratification helps children develop self-control.”
（学会延迟满足能帮助孩子培养自控力。）